The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-15
iieving the steamer Kate Adams OF her
precious cargo began.
sea MARCH tn THE GAYOSO.
An ovation from Thousands Of Persons
All AlDuv the Line.

when The steamer threw out her gang
plank Mt the foot OF Court street it seemed
as II she would be forced back into mid
river by the force and volume of wild and
patriotic yclls that went up, mingled with
the ~deafcning roar Of the booming nno
A myriad throng lined the bluff all along
IRON lar below Court street up to the
Gayoso hotel. Every available space in
Government square WAS covered. The
opening 10 the landing was kept clear by
the Bluff City Guards, colored, and the
police, commanded by Sergeants Hedrick
and Koran, on horseback. The great
crowd plunged and jostled against each
other, but il was in the best of humor, and
no unseemly alteration, such Ms is pro-
yokcd byone fellow stepping on another's
corns, married the mad Impotence with
which the countless mass awaited the land
ing Of the steamer, as on tip-toe they
watched her glide in s~tateliness down the
river and near the haven at which they
were TO behold the idol Of their patriotic
ardor. On account OF the thick wooden
mattresses recently sunk at this point OF
the river, the steamer had some difficulty
in making her g%ang-plsnk reach the shore.
At the first attempt, and when
IL was about half lowered, Chief OF Police
Davis, followed by Capts. O'Haver and
Hackett, who had accompanied the steam
or 10 bring the President on this side,
stepped out and proceeded to land; but,
owing 10 some impediment, it was held
suspended with the officers on il for a
few moments, and was lowered sufficiently
for them Ia step ashore, when they at
once mounted their horses, three beauti-
ful grays, which were n few yards distant
In waiting. Az IL was seen that the gang
plank was too short 10 make "a sure land
ing at the first stop, IL was rchoisted, and
the steamer lowed down u few yards
further, where the mattress obstruction
was passed, and the plank was quickly
lowered, the tow ropes securely fastened,
| and Grand Marshal lobe Taylor, followed
by his aides, Capt. Collier, Mai. G. X.
Rambaut, Capt. A. u. Tucker, Coils. j. Il.
Edgington. X. +. Patterson and Capt. II. j.
Black, walked briskly ashore. Each of
them looked the soldier, and they
were DRESSED in elegant black
suits. with red, white and blue sashes and
hats pinned at the side with silk rosettes
10 correspond. They nj once mounted
their horses, which were held in waiting
about midway the wharis. While the land
ing wuS being made Arnold's band
played an inspiring national air. The
grand marshal, his aides and the chief OF
police and staff rode down 10 within n few
yards Of the gangway, and Col. Patterson,
in "A loud voice, gave the order 10 Capt.
Carncs, of the ChickaSaw Guards, 10
march ashore. The Chicks never ap-
pcared 10 better advantage as they filed
over the gangway and up the bluff, fol-
lowed by the Merchants Zouaves. who
looked immense in their gay and brilliant
uniforms. Then followed the band in fine
ordens Directly after these came the Prcsi.
dent accompanied by Senator lsham q.
Harris, whose arm he held. The
crowd, one would have thought, had ex-
hauStod its lung power un the arrival OF
the steamer, but they seemed 10 have
gathered renewed force, ~ on tip-toc they
caught the iirt glimpse Of the
President. They screamed and yelled
and made all sort Of truly complimentary
ordinations. There il Cleveland"
there Is our great and good Prcsi-
dent" and 'tiod bless him assembled and
went sounding through his ears from
thousands of thruats. Chose behind the
President aud Senator Harris followed
Jndgc Estes with Mn. Cleveland ON his
arm the queen Of American wonmnhood.
Her sweet face seemed IN give the nd
miring throng new strength. aud they
greeted her with an enthusiasm beyond all
description. In a beautiful trayelingdress.
and her face radiant with smiles, every
feature Of her loyclinoSs and beauty shonr
with psplendent sweetness which far
~exnggcnlcs any Of the portmyuls Of all the
artists who have attempted 10 describe
her. For in truth,
Nicer did Grcclan ohsrl tnnc,
ancr form or ldylicr lace"
The President and senator Harris pre-
coded Judge Estes and Mn. Cleveland
several yards. With up-lifted hat,
M hs had como from the steamer, the Presi.
dent advanced TO the carriage, aud smiled
approyingly to the greetings Of his ap-
plauding constituents. A. he came 10 the
carriag. he stepped back n pace 30 allow
Mr. Cleveland 10 enter, and suaycly as-
sisted her in. The carriage was one ~ the
finest In the city, and drawn by four beau
tiful irun gray horses. the two wheel ones
being almost covered by beautiful silk
fiars, and all the harness Of the others
being also adorned with flags. The Pusi-
dents carriage awaited the coming II
Portmastcr-G General Villas and wife, who
were escorted by Mr.. Napoleon Hill and
Judge Eilctt. This carriage was also drawn
by four gny horses, and was beautifully
Decorated. Then followed Col. Lamont,
tho Presidents private secretary. and
Judge Rissell, his old law partner and con-
ddcntial friend, accompanied by Col. X. r.
lO0ncy and Hon. James Phclan. Next in
order WIS the carriaPrin which wcro DIR. ID.
Porter. chairmano ltho reception commit
tee, Senator w. II. Bate, Hor. W. &. White
and Postmaster J. VI. Fowlkcs. The car
riagc- following, twenty In number, came
In this order. DIR. Bryan, Mr.. Cleyeland's
personal friend: Capt. J. II. Martin. prcsi-
dent Of the Merchants exchange: I. Il.
Suggr, president Of the Cotton exchange,
aud Col John u. Adams.
sixth Carriage Mt. Rogers, II. 4. Far
kcr, Mr.. Moimu and William VI. Earring
ton.
Seventh Carriage Mr.. Dickfurd, Mn.
VI. H. Trczcyaut aud :. u. Harinds.
Eighth Carriagc Hon. J.. W. Clapp,
Mrs. Thomas N. Allcn, Mr.. T. II. Allen,
Mn. n. liill.
Ninth Carriage Hon. .hhn l.. T. Snced,
Mr Nuland foniainc, Dr. r. Il. Maury,
Mn. WI. Clapp..
Tonth Cnrriagc-llpn W. VI. Smith.
MIR. e.. ~ tirnsvcnor, Hon Henry Craft,
Mr.. i. G. Nicely.
JbNsnih Carriagc Col. W. q. Gallo
way. Mn, l. n. Snowdcn, Capt. 5. :.
Iccuh, Mn. ". 4. Collier.
Twelfth Cauisrc Thu lion. H. $. liam
mond, MnN l.. h. SuuN. the Hon. ). l..
Walker Mu. james phclan.
Thirteenth Carriage W. II. Mallory.
Nh. o. NJ. ESicr. Maj. J. T. Pcitit, ME.
" VI. harrington,
Fourteenth tariawr $. +. Read, DIR. T.
J. Cmhorl, Mn. l. W Buddckc, Mr. V.
n. Itglo,
Fifteenth Carriage Mr. \ r. T%radvdl,